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Walker own goal gifts Manchester United win in Premier League opener

Walker own goal gifts Manchester United win in Premier League opener

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

The Premier League kicked off in unique fashion on Saturday as an own goal by Tottenham Hotspur's Kyle Walker gave Manchester United a 1-0 victory in an undistinguished season opener at Old Trafford.

Messi returns to Argentina squad for Brazil, Colombia games

Messi returns to Argentina squad for Brazil, Colombia games

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Lionel Messi is back in the Argentina squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Colombia after missing the last three due to injury in which his team have dropped seven points. Messi was named on Friday in coach Edgardo Bauza's 26-man squad and will captain Argentina away to arch-rivals Brazil in Belo Horizonte on Nov. 10 and at home against Colombia in San Juan five days later. Argentina have slipped down the South American group standings to fifth after a shock 1-0 home defeat by Paraguay and 2-2 draws with Peru and Venezuela, all without Messi.

Mature Hamilton humbled by winning a fifth F1 title

Mature Hamilton humbled by winning a fifth F1 title

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Hamilton has won 71 races, 20 fewer than Schumacher, and four titles for Mercedes in the past five years. The first was with McLaren in 2008.

Dead displaces Passion Of The Christ

Dead displaces Passion Of The Christ

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004

Oram records best figures for NZ

Oram records best figures for NZ

Rediff.com11 Sep 2004

'Keeper De Gea to miss United's EPL opener amid Real speculation

'Keeper De Gea to miss United's EPL opener amid Real speculation

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

David De Gea will not play in Manchester United's opening Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday, amid reports linking the goalkeeper with a move to Real Madrid.

Green shoots are mechanical rebound, don't read much into it: Subbarao

Green shoots are mechanical rebound, don't read much into it: Subbarao

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Subbarao said, short-term as well as medium-term prospects or Indian economy continue to be grim. Fiscal deficit is going to be much higher, the debt burden much larger and the financial sector will be in a worse shape.

FA Cup: Lukaku, Matic send lukewarm Man United into semis

FA Cup: Lukaku, Matic send lukewarm Man United into semis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Headers by Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic earned Manchester United an unconvincing 2-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion in a low-key FA Cup quarter-final played in freezing conditions on Saturday.

PICS: United scrape past Spurs to end perfect tour

PICS: United scrape past Spurs to end perfect tour

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

United youth product Gomes, 18, struck after Spurs' Lucas Moura cancelled out Anthony Martial's first-half opener and gave the 20-time Premier League champions another victory after they beat Perth Glory, Leeds United and Inter Milan.

U-17 World Cup: Dark horses Mali lock horns with Paraguay

U-17 World Cup: Dark horses Mali lock horns with Paraguay

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mali are the runners-up side in the last edition of the U-17 World Cup in 2015 and this time they would be aiming to move one step ahead by clinching the title

Sanchez stars on debut for Man United

Sanchez stars on debut for Man United

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Debutant Alexis Sanchez had little trouble adjusting to his new place in Manchester United's line-up as he assisted the opening two goals in the Premier League club's 4-0 FA Cup fourth round win at Yeovil Town on Friday.

Djokovic wins fifth Dubai title; Sabalenka reigns in Doha

Djokovic wins fifth Dubai title; Sabalenka reigns in Doha

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic eased past Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 to lift his fifth Dubai Tennis Championships title on Saturday, extending his unbeaten start to the 2020 season. Djokovic has now won 21 straight matches, including 18 this season, having already lifted the inaugural ATP Cup with Serbia and a record-extending eighth Australian Open title last month.

Makaay inspires Deportivo to victory

Makaay inspires Deportivo to victory

Rediff.com13 Apr 2003

He scored twice in a 4-2 win over Barcelona in the Spanish League.\n\n

PIX: Classy Brazil crush Peru to reach Copa last eight

PIX: Classy Brazil crush Peru to reach Copa last eight

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Brazil overwhelmed Peru with three goals in a superb first half to set up a crushing 5-0 victory on Saturday and cruise into the Copa America quarter-finals.

France coach Didier Deschamps on brink of history

France coach Didier Deschamps on brink of history

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Deschamps has proven both innovative and brave as coach, and is now one victory away from joining an elite club.

No mercy for misfiring Messi: Nigeria coach

No mercy for misfiring Messi: Nigeria coach

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Nigeria have no sympathy for the struggles of Argentina striker Lionel Messi at the World Cup and will do everything they can to bring his tournament to a premature end when the teams meet in St Petersburg on Tuesday.

Costa Rica coach may use two players to man mark Neymar

Costa Rica coach may use two players to man mark Neymar

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Costa Rica coach Oscar Ramirez could task two of his players with man-marking Brazil playmaker Neymar when the teams clash in St Petersburg on Friday, but said his side would not try to foul the forward out of the game.

PHOTOS: Messi misses penalty as Argentina lose to Brazil

PHOTOS: Messi misses penalty as Argentina lose to Brazil

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Lionel Messi had a penalty saved as Brazil continued their defensive rehabilitation under returning coach Dunga with a morale-boosting 2-0 win over old adversaries Argentina in a feisty friendly in Beijing, on Saturday.

La Liga: Sevilla held at Alaves after mistake by keeper Rico

La Liga: Sevilla held at Alaves after mistake by keeper Rico

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico blundered and then made two brilliant late stops as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Alaves on Monday that dented their La Liga title bid.

Deepika Kumari crashes out of Archery World Cup

Deepika Kumari crashes out of Archery World Cup

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

It was a disappointing day for the Indians at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 as ace archer Deepika Kumari made a quarter-final exit, while others failed to progress beyond pre-quarterfinal stage at Medellin, Colombia.

France ready for Belgium's tactical surprises, says coach

France ready for Belgium's tactical surprises, says coach

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Didier Deschamps is confident he has prepared his players for any tactical surprises his opposite number Roberto Martinez might spring

The player who has allowed Messi's genius to light up World Cup

The player who has allowed Messi's genius to light up World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The 29-year-old's composure on the ball, ability to pick a pass and tough tackling paid dividends at both ends of the pitch in the must-win game against Nigeria.

World Cup Preview: Argentina must overcome own demons to beat Iceland

World Cup Preview: Argentina must overcome own demons to beat Iceland

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Argentina start as hot favourites to beat Iceland in their opening World Cup Group D match on Saturday but the toughest opponent for the runners-up four years ago may be themselves rather than the tiny tournament debutants.

Higuain axed by Argentina, Dybala gets first call-up

Higuain axed by Argentina, Dybala gets first call-up

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Higuain had a disappointing Copa America tournament in July, scoring two goals during the competition and missing his spot kick as Argentina lost on penalties to Chile in the final.

The Real truth behind De Gea not making it to Madrid

The Real truth behind De Gea not making it to Madrid

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has blamed Manchester United's "lack of negotiating experience" for the failure of goalkeeper David De Gea's move to the Spanish capital on Monday.

De Gea adds to Man United's woes

De Gea adds to Man United's woes

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea will have a scan on a knee problem he suffered warming up for their 2-1 Europa League defeat by Danish side Midtjylland on Thursday.

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar sent off as Colombia shock Brazil

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar sent off as Colombia shock Brazil

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

A first-half goal from Jeison Murillo gave Colombia a 1-0 win over Brazil at the Copa America.

Sethuraman back in the reckoning at World Junior Chess Championship

Sethuraman back in the reckoning at World Junior Chess Championship

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Indian Grandmaster S P Sethuraman came back into the reckoning for top honours after defeating Duda Jan-Krzysztof of Poland in the seventh round of the World Junior Chess Championship in Kocaeli.

'More Argentina players may retire from internationals'

'More Argentina players may retire from internationals'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Sergio Aguero and other Argentina players could follow the lead of captain Lionel Messi and retire from international football after losing the final of the Copa America on penalties to Chile for the second straight year.

Copa America: Argentina enter last eight; Colombia win again

Copa America: Argentina enter last eight; Colombia win again

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

An early goal from Lautaro Martinez and a late second from Sergio Aguero gave Argentina a 2-0 win over Qatar on Sunday, a deserved victory that takes them into the Copa America quarter-finals.

Tennis Roundup: Federer claims 100th title in Dubai

Tennis Roundup: Federer claims 100th title in Dubai

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Roger Federer claimed the 100th ATP title of his career by beating 20-year-old Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4 in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday.

Uruguay hoping swollen calf will not keep Cavani out of France game

Uruguay hoping swollen calf will not keep Cavani out of France game

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Uruguay's Edinson Cavani has always played second fiddle to his more illustrious attacking colleagues at country or club level but the long-haired marksman emerged out of those shadows with his twin strike in the World Cup round of 16 last week.

'It's the end of the world': Ecuador earthquake claims 262 lives

'It's the end of the world': Ecuador earthquake claims 262 lives

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

At least 2,527 people were injured after the quake hit Saturday night.

Copa America PHOTOS: Chile down Uruguay to reach semis amid high drama

Copa America PHOTOS: Chile down Uruguay to reach semis amid high drama

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Chile bundled reigning champions Uruguay out of the Copa America with a 1-0 victory.

PHOTOS: United dump holders Chelsea out of FA Cup

PHOTOS: United dump holders Chelsea out of FA Cup

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Spaniard Herrera finished off a fine move with a precise header from Pogba's cross just past the half-hour and United's French midfielder scored himself when he nodded powerfully home from a Marcus Rashford delivery before the break.

How dangerous is it to run with the bulls?

How dangerous is it to run with the bulls?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

When running with the bulls, injuries are a given and this year was no different. While some question if the centuries-old tradition should continue, with many raising objections about the cruelty to the bulls, the practice, regardless of all the danger and controversy continues to be a crowd-puller of epic proportions. Here are some glimpses from the festival.

Europa: Rashford rocket gives United away win in semi

Europa: Rashford rocket gives United away win in semi

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Manchester United's teenage striker Marcus Rashford struck a stunning second-half free-kick to secure a 1-0 win at Celta Vigo in their Europa League semi-final, first leg on Thursday.

Former Barca defender accused of links with Mexican drug lord

Former Barca defender accused of links with Mexican drug lord

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

US sanctions Mexico captain Rafa Marquez for alleged drug ties 'I deny categorically any type of relation with this organization'

In pix: Interesting Christmas rituals around the world

In pix: Interesting Christmas rituals around the world

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

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